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Hydrogels are three-dimensional (3D) materials with the ability to absorb large amounts of water while maintaining their dimensional stability. Hydrogels with stimuli-responsive properties can undergo reversible volume phase transitions or gel–sol phase transitions upon minute changes in the environmental condition. These types of stimuli-responsive hydrogels are also called ‘smart’ hydrogels. Many physical and chemical stimuli have been applied to induce various responses of the smart hydrogel systems. This chapter focuses on smart hydrogels from the viewpoints of their preparation methods, characterizations, and applications.

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